Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board is pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified, motivated and Pro-active individuals to fill up the following vacant position;

1. Director Physical Planning (CPSB 03) (1 POST) Job Ref: KCPSB/D/PP/01/17/10/22
Terms of Service: Contract

Duties And Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Officer, Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Planning, the Director Physical Planning will be responsible for interpretation and implementation of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act 2019, Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011; any other law(s) that may be enacted to guide the Physical Planning function; and policies on land use, urban development, development control and preservation orders.
• Providing technical advice to the County on physical planning matters;
• Overseeing implementation of physical development policies, guidelines, strategies and spatial plans;
• Overseeing development of a framework for development of County infrastructure;
• Co-ordinating site analysis;
• Overseeing collection of geographic data for preparation, design and review of physical development plans;
• Spearheading vetting and verification of physical development and building plans;
• Regulate use of County land;
• Overseeing implementation of development control and preservation orders.
• Providing technical advice on matters concerning alienation and appropriate use of land such as change of user, extension of user, extension of lease, subdivision of land and amalgamation of County land;
• Ensuring conversion of analogue plans to digital form;
• Managing and maintaining physical planning records and data bank;

• Resolving conflicts arising from physical planning processes;
• Initiating and facilitating research on urbanization strategies and policies and any other matter related to Physical Planning
• Collaborating with stakeholders and the National Lands Commission and National Government on matters related to physical planning.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Physical Planning or equivalent position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of three
(3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
• Membership to the Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
• Registration by the Physical Planners Registration Board;
• Certificate in computer applications skills;
• Shown administrative ability and professional competence necessary for the effective performance of work at this level; and
• Demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance and results.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36  Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed
• Curriculum Vitae,
• Academic and Professional certificates,
• Testimonials,
• PIN Certificate,
• National Identity Card or Passport and
• Any other supporting documents.
Clearly indicate the position applied for, both on the cover letter and the envelope. Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary
County Public Service Board P O Box 260 - 10304
KUTUS
Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the County Headquarters 4TH floor, KUTUS (Office of County Public Service Board between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays).

Applicants should seek clearance and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below.
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Applications should reach the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before
Friday, 4th November 2022

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.
NOTE
Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.
Salary and benefits attached to these posts are as per the guidelines by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our website:
www.kirinyaga.go.ke  for more details.

The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer.

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